Vacation at Nearby Lake Hartwell (CummingHome-Forsyth County News)

Vacation at Nearby Lake Hartwell

Originally Published Jun 16, 2008, 7:08am (Updated Jun 16, 2008, 7:08am)

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For a fun vacation close to home Lake Hartwell remains an economical choice for the entire family.

Lake Hartwell’s 56,000 acres of water equals fun for the entire family be it boating, swimming off your private dock, sunning on one of the natural sand beaches, fishing for pan fish or casting for championship bass. Explore nearby hiking trails, waterfalls, rivers, quaint towns, gift shops or antique malls and top off your day with culinary delights that include: Low Country Boil, Bar-B-Q, Sushi, a country fish fry, or any of many other local dining options.

Recreation on Lake Hartwell has been less affected by the 2008 drought than other southeastern lakes. As of Mid-June ¾ of the boat ramps on Hartwell remain open and useable. Of the Vacation Rental homes represented by Mountain Lakes ½ still have water depths of 10’ or more at their docks. The drought has also had positive effects. Lower lake levels have exposed dozens of sandy beach areas for swimming and acres more of shoreline for exploring.

With the price of gas going through the roof, we are all looking for ways to save money. Renting a vacation home on the lake is relaxing and economical as well as fun. Lake Hartwell is located on Interstate 85 at the Georgia – South Carolina border, only a short drive and less than a tank of gas from just about anywhere in the Southeast. After a day swimming and exploring, sit back in your comfortable living room, on your screened porch or on your private dock. If dining out stretches your budget, prepare your family meals in a modern kitchen or on the backyard grill.

Mountain Lakes Vacation Rental homes on Lake Hartwell are now available for weekend stays. Many houses are discounted and availability is plentiful. Vacation rental homes can be fun for the entire family. Many homes are pet friendly and several are suitable for the mobility impaired. Not all homes have all features so let the reservation staff assist you in choosing the home that is just right for you. Call us at 800-610-0020 or visit us on the web at www.mtnlakes.com ..

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Lara Kaufmann

Sep 19, 2008 1:39pm [ 1 ]

New Book, the “LAKE HARTWELL AREA RECREATION GUIDE” reveals Exciting things to do in 35 towns and cities in Upstate South Carolina and Northeast Georgia

The Savannah, Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers all join to make Lake Hartwell, which provides opportunities for boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing. This man-made lake has 55,900 acres of water and about 962 miles of shoreline.

The lake is surrounded by parks, farm land, cute towns and fun cities, which all make for a fantastic time. They provide great views, outdoor adventures and all kinds of fun activities. The cities and towns each have a different feel to them. Each one has characteristics that may make them worth visiting, depending on your interests.

The “Lake Hartwell Area Recreation Guide” may be used in two ways:

First, you can look up things that interest you to find the towns and cities that offer these activities. Included is information about art galleries, biking, birding, boating, renting boats, bowling, disc golf, golf, local farms, fishing, fitness, hiking, horseback riding, movie theatres, museums, night life, performing arts, roller skating, skateparks, sporting events, tennis, waterfalls, wine tasting and zoos.

Second, you can look under a particular city or town to find what activities are there. Included is information about Anderson, Athens, Belton, Central, Clarkesville, Clemson, Comer, Commerce, Easley, Elberton, Fair Play, Gainesville, Greenville, Greer, Hartwell, Iva, Jefferson, Lavonia, Long Creek, Marietta, Maysville, Mountain Rest, Pelzer, Pendleton, Pickens, Royston, Seneca, Six Mile, Starr, Tallulah Falls, Toccoa, Townville, Walhalla, Westminster and Williamston.

The “Lake Hartwell Area Recreation Guide” retails for $12.95.

Currently the “Lake Hartwell Area Recreation Guide” can be purchased at the following businesses: Ace Hardware locations: on Hwy 24 in Anderson, Dunwoody, Hartwell and Toccoa. Anderson Mower Service, 2305 Whitehall Road, Anderson, SC 29625, 864-224-0020 Currahee Military Museum, 160 N. Alexander St., Toccoa, GA 30577, 706-282-5055 Fiction Addiction, 3795 E. North St# 9, Greenville, SC 29615, 864-609-9394 Golf USA, 2902 B North Main Street, Anderson, SC 29621, 864-226-0999 Grady’s Great Outdoors, 3440 Clemson Blvd., Anderson, SC 29621, 864-226-5283 Hart County Chamber of Commerce, 31 E. Howell St., Hartwell, GA 30643 (706) 376-8590 Hartwell Marina, 149 Hartwell Marine Rd., Hartwell, GA 30643, 706-376-5441 Lake Hartwell State Recreation Area, 19138 A Hwy 11 South, Fair Play, SC 29643, 864-972-3352 Lake Hartwell Fishing and Marine, 5365 Hwy 24, Anderson, SC 29625, 864-287-9782 Pickens County Museum, 307 Johnson St., Pickens, SC 29671 864-898-8963 Split Creek Farm, 3806 Centerville Rd., Anderson, SC 29625, 864-287-3921 www.createspace.com/3341958 and www.Amazon.com.